BloodHorse news editor Byron King presents his Derby Dozen with a review of leading contenders for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve May 3 at Churchill Downs.
The Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve is less than three weeks away and the group of 3-year-olds preparing for this year’s classics appears to be especially promising, but we pause our Triple Crown coverage a bit to note that this year’s impressive batch of older dirt horses in training offers racing a terrific chance to market its stars.
Welcome to Kentucky Derby Prospect Profiles, where we take a look each week at a recent winner on the Road to the Derby schedule that distributes qualifying points for the 1 ¼-mile classic race May 3, 2025, at Churchill Downs.
Tom Pedulla offers takeaways from reigning Horse of the Year Thorpedo Anna’s latest stellar performance in the $1.25 million Apple Blossom Handicap at Oaklawn Park, the last Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve
